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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-25

Do not fail TO see those 81. 90 kid button
and 81, 80 hand turns for ladies, at the Ar
cade shoe store.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-06-25
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Publishers and proprietors.

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cred At the rate OF lnc. per week. Single
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plete family newspapers in the country
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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28
Solomon News and Notes.

Ex-Mayor Neumiller has taken TRIP
to southern Kansas.
Mr.. Ramsey, of Dewar's store has re-
turned from trip to Excelsior Springs
Mo.
Quite number of children are down
with the measles.
Prof. Cook has gone to southeastern
Kansas.
Wescott Ranch has been offered fol
sale on very reasonable terms. 1t will
be sold in small lots.
Mrs. Halls sale of $50 lots, and half
section near Solomon next Monday
May I'd.
DR.. Austin, of Abilene, was in town
Tuesday morning of this week.
Ninety trees were set out on the
Baptist lots last week.
Rev. J. R. Cooper went to Lincoln
Center Tuesday of this week, to attend
adjourned meeting of Solomon Presby.
terry.
Our wind mill factory is doing q
thriving business.
Two young men were baptized at the
Baptist church last Sunday evening.
The pastor of the Presbyterian church
preached at Mt. Pleasant last Sunday
afternoon.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28
Too Soon, Too Soon.

In strong contrast with the reckless
bowling of some of the corporation
newspapers against the Interstate
Commerce law is the position taken by
Bradstreet'S. That journal may safely
be assumed to be in sympathy with the
business interests of the country, and,
instead of going off half cooked in con-
demnation of the law, without knowing
lust what its effect has been or will be,
it has made diligent inquiry in all di-
rections. and, though admitting that
the advance in rates has been sharp,
concludes that sit is too soon to pro-
nounce finally whether the effect will
be good or bad" We quote:
A New York daily journal goes so
far as to say that There are probably
many manufacturing concerns which
will ostensibly find in the new law a
convenient excuse for suspending work
until the surplus of their special pro-
ducts now on the market shall have
| been consumed" This may or NAV
not be true, but it is more acceptable
than the charge made by several very
respectable daily papers that some rail-
ways ctilO nOnSPopOAo oAO 1ulCl p16lll1S
the law so as TO create public sentiment
| against it. 1t is evident that there is
a disposition in some quarters to kill
the new law with kindness, if possible
and it is quite true also that it would
be very surprising if the radical changes
contemplated could have been made
| without inconvenience and loss.
There is no subject of graver genera
| interest now before the public than that
of the workings of this new law. In SC
far as it strikes down the system OF
favoritism, by which certain individual:
and certain localities have had advan
tages, through secret understanding
with the roads, over and above othe
individuals and localities, it will b,
condemned by none except those VIII,
have been thus favored. It's prohibi
ton of the pooling system will likewis
be an advantage in the end to both th
people and the roads themselves. 1t j
only the ''long and short haul clause,
that can possibly operate to popular dis
advantage, and as to that it is as vet
Is Brddstreet's says, 'sto0 soon to ORC
lnonnce finally"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28
A Dandy.

We have the advance sheets of the
illustrated edition of the REFLECTOR,
and must compliment the publishers Of
that paper very highly upon the enter
prise exhibited. 1t is the finest illus
trated paper ever published in Central
Kansas, consistingof twelve large pages,
replete with very high order OF cuts,
and the typographical construction is
artistic. The write up'' of the bust
ness interests of the city is complete,
and we trust our whole community will
appreciate, in substantial manner, the
successful efforts of Messrs. Lifts q Co.
Every one should take pride in sending
some of these beautiful papers to their
friends in the East, and thereby assist
in advertising and booming our lovely
city. We learn that many extra copies
will be placed on sale, so that all can
supply them with what they want.
Show your enterprise, friends, and en-
courage all such laudible endeavors as
this on the part of the REFLECTOR
Gnzefte
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28
Professor Virgins Prediction,

Of the earthquake in Southern and
Central America September Goth, hap
PLY has not come to pass, and it is tC
be hoped never will. His prediction
being based merely on theories, il
proved not to be reliable. This, how
ever, should not induce the public to
doubt facts, such as are acknowledged
by thousands who have used Phosphate
Lemon Rye, a positive cure for dys-
pepsia and a nerve tonic which never
fails to fulfill its mission. 1t is bless
ing to any household, and to be had at
all drug stores.
DR.. S. B. Houtts, NJ. D., st. Louis,
Mo-, says: 1 have examined a sample
bottle of Phosphate Lemon Rye, and
can testify to its sustaining qualities.
In proper proportions, added to water,
it will make very pleasant, refreshing
summer drink, having tendency to
repress excessive perspiration. The
preparation has the same quantity of
phoSphoric acid, per dose, contained in
Horsford's Acid Phosphate, and can be
used for the same purposes.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

A new defender of the faith has
arisen in the person of General George
A. Sheridan. Recently in lecture he
electrified his audience by an eloquent
assault upon Col. Bob IngersOll and his
skeptical teachings. what do you
think of that man." said Sheridan,
''whO in the very MONDAY glory of his
triumph picks up the cruel spear drop
ped by the soothing Centurian nineteen
hundred years ago on Calvary, and With
savage glee plunges it again into the
heart of Divine Love, and then turns
you his sacrilegiOus hands, dripping
with sacred blood, rnd cries out exult-
ingly: Shout! Shout with me in tri-
umph, for l have slain the Christ
again!'' - This is as good as Wend-
ling's best.-J,mctiOn City Union.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

The mammoth illustrated edition OF
the REFLECTOR has been mailed far
and wide during the past week, by the
Abilene people. The board of trade
sent away 1000 copies, as did also j..
III. Brady s. Co. and orders ranging
from so to 500 have been filled from
almost every firm in the city. We have
received nothing but the warmest
uraisc for the quality and extent of the
work. which more than compensates
for the labor we have undergone. The
edition is one which would do credit to
any town. and we do not hesitate in
saving that tits the finest single issue
ever mailed from any city III Kansas.
That IL will more than pay for itself in
bringing to us an increased population
and a number of worthy enterprises, is
our sincere hope. Scarcely a city,
village or hamlet in the east but what
has been the recipient of one of oul
boomers by this time. To all of oul
patrons. who have so ably seconded u:
in giving the edition so wide spread ant
general a circulation, we return oul
most hearty thanks, and wish tina
thew will all realize thousandfold ben
eft from their generosity.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Rev. Mr.. Weber gave lecture at
the military chapel. Fort Riley, at 5:3O
YESTERDAY. There was crowded house.
His subject was Christ" He spoke
forty minutes, and advised his hearers
to study Christ first before they dared
give an opinion about him. After
Studying him they would be led, at
least, to say no more against him than
Ingersoll has said after all his eloquence
viz: II find no fault in him." 1t is
almost impossible to give in a brief no,
tice anything like an idea of that dis
course.
Quite a large number attended the
Mission service at the Episcopal church
last evening. The discourse seemed tC
suit every one. Rev. Mr.. Weber ha:
q poWerful voice, but his logic is OF tht
Main. convincing sort. Last night ht
smoke on 'sSin." 1t was quite remark
sbl to see how the smallest child in thu
church kept eye, and ear, and mouth
even. open, taking in every word
Junction City Union.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Among the many presents received
from friends, by the editor of the RE-
FLECToR and his better half, there
were none more appreciated than the
elegant present received from the en-
ployees and statesmen of the Gale Sulky
Harrow Manufacturing Company, who
have their headquarters at Cameron,
Mo. D. NJ. Ferry, Esq. of Detroit,
Michigan, is president of the company,
and his corps of statesmen at Cam
eron are gentlemanly lot of men who
thoroughly understand the business of
selling farm implement that COM
mends itself to every farmer in the
west, as being an almost indispensable
machine on every well kept farm. The
gentlemen who will please accept our
thanks are: J. B. Howard, foreman :;
o. l. Goodwin, r. Hiddleson, R. E..
Sims, D. Blue, L. F. Skidmore, ID. B.
Trimble, w. H. Dickey and Mr..
McCabe, statesmen.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28
Carlton Items.

A Presbyterian Sunday-school was
organized last Sunday, with Mr.. Har-
per superintendent.
The new NJ. E. minister received a
healthy pounding on last Friday eve
ming. So numerous were the good
things presented that he is in love with
Carlton already.
John Watts has been on the sick list
for several days.
Prof. Potter, of Abilene, was inspect
ing the prosperity of our town last Sat
urday.
Mrs. Wilson, wife of James Wilson,
is quite sick.
The evening passenger train, on the
Missouri Pacific, stops at Carlton for
supper. They eat at the Haley House,
which place is becoming quite popular.
The next Sunday-schOol convention
of southwest Dickinson will be held
here on the last Saturday in May:
The Mite Society of the w. 7. church
meets this evening at Mr.. I. Steven
sons. A pleasant time is anticipated.
DR.. T. b. Pattin is having erected a
new residence. AS the doctor is an
old ''bach," none but the wise can con-
| lecture the object.
The new business room in the Watts
block is nearly completed. The first
floor will be used by w. W. Ward for
carriages and machinery. The second
floor will be used fer city hall.
Carlton, although just in her infancy,
| is having real live boom. In looking
over the place we notice as many as
twenty buildings being erected. Work
men are all busy, merchants happy. be-
cause they have good trade; doctors
contented, hopeful that some one VIII
be sick next summer, and, in fact, not
an idler in town, nor one who does not
expect to see Carlton the best town on
the NJ. P. ere the cold blasts of another
January passes over. HoosIER.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

The sixty-eighth anniversary of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellowship,
was celebrated in this city on Tuesday
last, large number of visiting mem
bers being present from Junction City,
Enterprise and Milford. They were
met at the depot by the band, and a
large number of citizens who placed
their carriages at the disposal of the
visitors. In the evening the Rev. DR..
Welsher delivered a lecture in the
opera house, in defense of secret socie-
ties. 1t was we'll written and delivered,
and listened to by a large and well
pleased audience. A supper was after
wards given at Snyder's restaurant,
which was heartily enjoyed.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

i'll wanted to get good square judg-
ment on something L had done, l had
rather go to the newspaper office for it
than any other court of justice.
know the justice of journals, their in
tegrity and purity of motives. 1 know
that they probe into mems characters.
No man whose character is pure need
fear all the press in America. The re-
porters are the best detective force in
this country. They have brought more
criminals to justice and punctured more
shams than all other agencies COM
bined.-Rev. Sam Jones.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

The little village of Clay Center, sit
uated on the proposed line of the Rock
Island, seven miles west of Green, and
at the junction of Mud Creek and the
Republican river, has began the con-
struction of street railway. 1t will
start from some point in the south part
of the village, and follow the raVlneS
in northeast course for mile or two
into the country. The company Will
put one car on the line, 1--WE suppose the
car will be an the combination plan, aG-
Unstable to either passenger, grain or
stock traffic. and if the farmers pat
ronize the road literally the company
will probably invest in another car. 1t
is no doubt a good thing, if the farmers
will only favor the enterprise.-JOnctton
Cuy Union.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

The east-bound afternoon train on
the Union Pacific will stop at Abilene
for dinner instead of Topeka. The
change will be to the satisfaction of the
pedestrian, as the train reaches Abilene
between II noon and o'clock.-SalinG
Herald
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

DR.. Bowers will speak at the Luthe-
ran church this Thursday evening, his
subject being, lis this a government
of the people, or sex oligarchy?" His
many friends here should not fail to at
tend.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

George S. Emig, of Wa-Keeny, a
former Abilenite, was in town the fore
part of the week. With the true Abb
lene spirit, he is booming in Il pecuniary
sense of view.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Oscar Merrill is lying dangerously i'll
at his residence. The notice of his
death last week was premature, and
was brought about by the rumor that
he was not expected to live.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

We Lad the pleasure of shaking
hands with Col. Stanton last week, who
was in town from Topeka. The colo
mel informs us that he will take charge
of the Henry at the expiration of the
present lease.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Jim Reynolds, a clerk in Bonebrake
& Rice's, is in Colorado, spending a
well earned and much needed vacation.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

DR.. Felty is back in Pennsylvania,
visiting his old home. We understand
Doc. will join theranks of the benedicts
during his absence. "a contamination
most devoutly to be wished"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

OF the % 900 copies of the illus
TRATED REFLECTOR, we have only a
few left. Those who are still unsup-
piled should call at once, as the balance
on hand will soon be disposed of.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Ice cold soda is being served up at
the drug store, and ice cream at the
restaurants. 1t tastes a little chilly
| just at present.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Richard D. Cowperthwait and Lecta
Quinba were united in marriage on
Saturday evening last, the ceremony
being performed by the Rev. thinner
man.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

The Abilene REFLECTOR has issued
an illustrated edition of $4,000 copies,
devoted to the city ofAbilene and county
of Dickinson. 1t is the best edition OF
the kind we have ever seen in Kansas.
1t is printed on calendar paper, elegant
ly printed and has twelve pages. 1t is
a worthy of being filed away
as gem in newspaper work.-SdIino
Herald
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

A. E. Bishop has purchased the brick
block on the corner of Third and Broad
way, now occupied by Simon Roths-
child.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

H. Z. Seeds and wife, of Junction
City, are in the city and favored us with
a call.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

The REFLECTOR can now be found
in its handsome new quarters over
Faulkner & Co.'s store. Our friends
are cordially invited to call.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Gid Staley is in Kansas City and To
peka on business. He leaves next week
for a months trip to Washington, New
York and other Eastern cities.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

The concert for the benefit of the
Third st. bridge has been postponed
to future early date.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Billy Elliott has left the employ of
Simon Rothschild, and started up in
the flour and feed business on Third
street near Spruce.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Jewett Russell, general agent for the
publishing house of Low, King & Low,
Topeka, was in the city the first of the
week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

st. Johns Guild will meet on Friday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs. I'll.
II. Floyd.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

A marriage license has been procured
for VIM. D. McNall, of Bunkerhill, and
Miss Mace Keiser, of Hope.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Wanted at once, a girl to do general
Homework on a farm two miles Out
from Solomon. Address, H. L. o.
Solomon.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28


Number OF words in largest list (before cor ~
Number Of Words in smallest list before cor
Number Of males who competed. 80. 49,: 81
q females - - ...-...........S "a
1t is a noticeable fact that all the
prizes were won by females.
The following classes of words were
stricken from all lists:
Plurals formed by adding the letters
All proper names.
Geographical names.
Latin and Greek names
All authorizations OF words.
Words with more than one meaning were
counted but once.
The hunt has been very interesting
and instructive, and while some may
be disappointed in not having won a
prize, we can assure them that the
prizes have been justly awarded, all
lists having been treated just alike.
Respectfully,
j. S. FORD,
T. E. DEWEY,
Committee.
10 the winners of prizes we wish to
say, your money is ready for you.
Thanking all for the unusual amount
of interest taken in the Hunt, we
remain, Yours Respectfully,
HODGE BROS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28
Thursday, April 20, 1887.
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

FL. NJ. McKahan is back from visit
to his old home in Waynesburg, Pa.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

Now that the illustrated edition has
been issued, and the removal of the
establishment has been effected, the
REFLECTOR will publish the first copy
of its evening daily on Monday next.
The terms of subscription will be ten
cents per week, including free de-
livery. Advertising rates will be
reasonable, and will now be made
known at our office. Call at once and
leave your subscriptions and your ad-
vertiSementS.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

The spring trade has been brisk for
the past few days.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

The following letter has been re-
ceived from the Kansas State Historical
Society:
TOPEKA, KAN, April 90, 81.
L. II. LIFTS & Co.,
EDS. RBFLECToR:-Will you kindly give the
State Historical Society two extra copies OF your
splendid illustrated REFLECTOR, and oblige
Yours Truly,
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28
Announce ment.

The undersigned respectfully an
nounce the result Of the Acorn Stove
Hunt for words. Prizes being awarded
to the following competitors
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-04-28

L. q. LIFTS & CO., Proprietors
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-30
Too Dignified to Ise Kissed.

In an article OH kissing, an English
writer relates how an English Duke
who had married his third wife was
one day surprised as he entered the
drawing-room dressed for some state
ceremonial by his spouse throwing her
arms about his neck and kissing him.
MADAM said he. in the chilliest of
tones, ''my first wife was a Howard,
my second wife was Pembroke, and,
madam. neither of them ever dared at
tempt such liberty A story is told
in the "Memoirs of Adam Black the
publisher Of Edinburg, about minister
who resented his wife's kissing him,
not because of his offended dignity, but
on account of the day on which the ex-
preston was made. The Rev. j. Col
quhoun Of Leight was man OF extreme
solemLity Of demeanor. On one sacra-
ment Sunday morning his wife, being
DESTROYS to have him nicely rugged out
for the occasion, had his coat well
brushed, his shirt white as snow, md
his bands hanging handsomely on his
breast; and when she surveyed her
guide man she was SO delighted with his
comedy appearance that she suddenly
took him round the neck and kissed
him. Thereupon the Rev. John was
SO offended by this carnal proceeding
that he debarred his wife from the sac
rament that day.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-06-30
Quite = Family Party.

A good theatrical story is of an in
cident which happened two or three
years since, but which always appealed
particularly to my sense ofthe ludicrons.
Mrs. X. has not only achieved con-
siderable success upon the boards, but
also in the divorce courts as in the lat
ter she had been able to disembarrass
herself of no less than two husbands.
When a woman h halves she
might be supposed be reduced to
nullity, but Mrs. X. is still a substantial
verify in both mind and body. She was
turning, one windy day in March, that
bleak and bitter corner ofWinter street,
famous for the mot Of the late Tom Ap-
pleton, put in the form Of wish that
a shorn lamb might be tethered there
to induce Providence to temper the
wind.
Mrs. X. is far too substantial to blow
away, but the March blast did tear of
her hat and veil, which went eddying
uOWu xTtIIlOuO SlICcl III luC HOSI tnH'
talizing fashion. Two gentlemen,
coming from opposite directions, gave
chase to the truant headgear, and in q
moment they approached the doorway
where Mrs. X. had taken refuge, bear.
ing her recovered property.
s'Why, James," she said as she re.
ceiyed her hat and recognized the bear.
er as once her husband, lis this you:
Thank you. And-this is surprise!-
if this isn't joint And from the hand
Of her other ex-husband she received
her veil, adding with the utmost vivac'
ity of manner: lit is quite a family
party, isn't it? Let's all 60 down t.
Parker's and have a lunch and talk
over old times"
And, escorted by cast-off husband
On either side, she took her serene way
down fremont street. Whether they
really lunched together is not recorded
l-PrOvidence Journal.